Add 35/90 and 12/48
35/90 + 12/48 is 23/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
35/90 = 35 × 8/90 × 8 = 280/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720 - Add the two like fractions:
280/720 + 180/720 = 280 + 180/720 = 460/720 - 460/720 simplified gives 23/36
- So, 35/90 + 12/48 = 23/36
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